Ever feel like everyone’s in on a joke you don’t get? As an expat, missing cultural context is like hearing people talk about a movie you’ve never seen. This article uncovers why symbols, references, and shorthand matter—and how cracking the code of cultural fluency can turn confusion into connection.
Tag Archives: Cultural taxonomies
Throwback: Cultural Taxonomies: A Key to Decoding Cultures
Explore how cultural taxonomies can help you decode cultural differences, reduce frustration, and have more meaningful relationships for a richer expat life.
Cultural Taxonomies, Part 2: A Deep Dive
Dive deeper than the intro into the fascinating world of cultural taxonomies. Be equipped to deeply understand and enter into your host culture in the latest from The Prepared Expat.
Cultural Taxonomies: A Key to Decoding Cultures, Part 1
Explore how cultural taxonomies can help you decode cultural differences, reduce frustration, and have more meaningful relationships for a richer expat life.